Small-town feel

Small-town feel

Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times

Thirty years ago, Monrovia had a reputation as a seedy and dangerous city. Officials and residents began concerted efforts to change that, and in recent years the city cultivated a more family-friendly image.

Thirty years ago, Monrovia had a reputation as a seedy and dangerous city. Officials and residents began concerted efforts to change that, and in recent years the city cultivated a more family-friendly image. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Thirty years ago, Monrovia had a reputation as a seedy and dangerous city. Officials and residents began concerted efforts to change that, and in recent years the city cultivated a more family-friendly image.